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from: "Dubrovnik to Fel" By mightymouse

Background: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

12 days ago: PsychicPsquirrel published a blog
16/8/2008 - 23/8/2008 St. Malo to Caen

August 24th 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
A lot has happened since my last post in St. Malo. After getting stuck in St. Malo an extra day because of the rain I finally headed for Mont St. Michel. I could see the island in the distance pretty ... 8 photos [full story]

29 days ago: LTD Passport published a blog
The Longest Day

July 17th 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
This leg of the trip is rather symbolic because Lynne and I began this adventure on the 6th of June—the anniversary of the Normandy Invasion in 1944 (D-Day). D-Day was the deadliest day in US m ... 14 photos [full story]

93 days ago: lloyd1018 published a blog
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbaye

May 26th 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
The following morning I meet, Chris an American eating breakfast. He’s had a really rough time since arriving in Paris. He fronted up to Bastille Hotel on Saturday night at 23:30 and presented h ... [full story]

117 days ago: freeyeah14 published a blog
The Americans in France

May 11th 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
Alright...almost finished I promise! The second to last stop during my week touring France was Caen, in Normandy. There's really not too much special about Caen except that it is the closest semi-la ... 4 photos [full story]

137 days ago: mightymouse published a blog
Dubrovnik to Fel

April 21st 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
Early start today to make sandwiches etc for our 22hr ferry trip!!! The day started exceptionally well as we started off with croissants and jam - Mmmmmm!!!! We left in glorious sunshine which was t ... 40 photos [full story]

143 days ago: emak published a blog
Caen and Omaha

March 20th 2008 Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Caen
March 18 - 20 Tuesday March 18 Tuesday began to be a very long day after my flight got in from Edinburgh. CDG airport in Paris is a big airport, what I would call a real airport, not like East Midl ... 20 photos [full story]

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